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    Magdemanda (en. To sue)

    /magn-de-man-da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of filing a complaint or case in court against a person or entity.
    The company will sue its former employee for breach of contract.
    Ang kumpanya ay magdedemanda sa dating empleyado nito dahil sa paglabag sa kontrata.
    To seek justice through legal procedures.
    He will sue for damages if he is not compensated for his services.
    Magdedemanda siya ng pananampalataya kung hindi siya mabayaran sa kanyang serbisyo.
    The process of pursuing legal action against someone.
    The complainants will sue the landowners.
    Magdedemanda ang mga nagreklamo laban sa mga may-ari ng lupa.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'demand' borrowed from English.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sue in court
    filing a case in court
    magdemanda sa korte
    to sue for damages
    to request payment for damages
    magdemanda ng danyos

    Related Words

    complaint
    The document stating claims being made in court.
    demanda
    complaint
    A formal statement of dissatisfaction against a person or situation.
    reklamo

    Slang Meanings

    to file a case
    He can sue, as long as the evidence is gathered.
    Kaya niyang magdemanda, basta't nakuha ang mga ebidensya.
    to argue in court
    He doesn't want to sue because he doesn't want to waste his time in court.
    Ayaw niya magdemanda, kasi ayaw niya mahulong ang oras niya sa korte.
    to file a legal complaint
    If he sues, he needs to find a lawyer.
    Kung magdemanda siya, kailangan niyang maghanap ng abogado.